Spotlight: FIFA ‘carbon-neutral’ investigation. Does blockchain have a role in improving auditing for ESG reporting in the future?
Authors: nChain and Dr. Yishuang Xu The 2022 FIFA Football World Cup in Qatar claimed to be the “first carbon-neutral World Cup” yet it was found to be generating more CO2 than any previous events. While the authorities in Switzerland, where FIFA is headquartered, are investigating further, we explore why ‘greenwashing’ like this arises …